Summer fashion: Best high street buys in May to get your wardrobe ready for the holidays
We've scoured the shops so you don't have to
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Your support makes all the difference.At this time of the year it can be difficult to gauge how the weather will differ throughout the day, making getting dressed in the mornings a tricky task.
But, as we enter a new month, another payday beckons and so does the promise of summer.
Don’t believe us? A quick browse of the “new in” section of most fashion retailers proves it.
While the sun might not be shining full force just yet, stores are already lining their rails with warm-weather-ready garb, from strappy jumpsuits and floral dresses to leather sandals and brightly coloured bags.
Inspired by the spring/summer 2019 catwalk designs of Rejina Pyo, Victoria Beckham and Michael Kors, we’ve noticed a trend on the high street for warm, earthy tones that promise to work well with most things in your wardrobe, and light fabrics, such as linen and satin.
So, whatever you’re in the market for, there’s plenty for you here.
Investing in summery clothing can feel like a gamble in May, but you should be confident in the knowledge that anything you buy now will serve you well in the months to come.
The trick is to pick items that not only look great when worn on their own but can also be layered up to create a number of different looks, whatever the weather.
To help make shopping a whole lot easier, we’re keeping you up to date on what’s new from some of our favourite stores this month.
Click through the gallery to see our favourite high street picks for May.
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